What is a Hypoid Gear?

[chitowndad]

Ok, so back in October I put in some Royal Purple trans fluid and by December the shifting was really bad when it was cold. So I put the car away for the winter and took it out in March and replaced it with Porsche Trans Fluid. Now the shifting is normal when it's cold in Chicago, around 40's...

Only question that I have now is how do you know if you orer or under filled the transmission? I filled it up until it started spilling out. Is that correct?

Thansk,
-Steve

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by chitowndad

Ok, so back in October I put in some Royal Purple trans fluid and by December the shifting was really bad when it was cold. So I put the car away for the winter and took it out in March and replaced it with Porsche Trans Fluid. Now the shifting is normal when it's cold in Chicago, around 40's...

Only question that I have now is how do you know if you orer or under filled the transmission? I filled it up until it started spilling out. Is that correct?

Thansk,
-Steve

That is the correct fill level for the six speed.............and I won't even say "I told you so"............

[BYprodriver]

For Sale 3qts. of slightly used Swepco 201 (50 miles ) back in original gal container. Also For sale 1 new unused qt. Swepco 201.

[landrovered]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

For Sale 3qts. of slightly used Swepco 201 (50 miles ) back in original gal container. Also For sale 1 new unused qt. Swepco 201.

How much? I'd run used Swepco before new Royal Purple.

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

Hey JFP,

Question about the tranny fluid level. I did my 5 speed and 6 speed manual trans about a week apart 16 months ago. Without going into the garage to check the Bently Manual, I remember I had to make a little dipstick and have the fluid level 11 mm down from the opening. Is my memory good, bad or mixed up on this ? I guess I have to go get out the Bently and reread that part tonight.

[chitowndad]

Ok, JFP, you were right the first time... I think if I lived in Arizona, I'd stick with Royal Purple, but in Chicago, it's a noticable difference below 50 degrees.

Now I need to replace my tires so I'm thinking of sticking with the Pirelli P-Zeros because that were stock and I love their performance...

Thanks,
-SP

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Idaho Red Rocket 3

Hey JFP,

Question about the tranny fluid level. I did my 5 speed and 6 speed manual trans about a week apart 16 months ago. Without going into the garage to check the Bently Manual, I remember I had to make a little dipstick and have the fluid level 11 mm down from the opening. Is my memory good, bad or mixed up on this ? I guess I have to go get out the Bently and reread that part tonight.

You are correct for the five speed, but not the six speed; the level in the five speed needs to be down a bit from the fill plug. Best tool for this is a bent wire or paper clip used as a "dipstick". The six speed is filled until it overflows.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by landrovered

How much? I'd run used Swepco before new Royal Purple.

$30 + shipping